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About This Blog:

This is not a blog about goldfish. I used to have a goldfish, but it died. That’s not the point. The point is that Fish of Gold (referred to by me, your friendly neighborhood goldfish, as FOG) is a miscellaneous assortment of opinions, experiences, gripes, and stories on various topics.

A word of warning: even though that goldfish is pretty cute and I have written a couple of children’s stories, most of this blog is not suitable for children. I tend to swear a bit, and even though a lot of what I write is silliness, sometimes, I talk about Serious Business including current events, politics, religion, child sexual abuse, domestic violence, mental illness, prostitution, addiction, and death.

I’m sure there are some lovely blogs out there that are all nicey-nice, pro-god, pro-kids, pro-people and pro-miniature American flags. This is not one of them.

About The Author:

I apologize if I got your hopes up, but I’m not actually a fish, gold or otherwise. It would be really cool if I was the world’s first blogging goldfish, but I’m actually a female human. There’s nothing unusual about a blogging female human. If you must know right now why I have that silly nickname since I’m not actually a fish, read the post called Goldfish.

Here’s the part of the bio where I go all third-person on you:

Goldfish is a writer and unpublished author, mostly because she hasn’t finished a complete work of fiction and is terrible at self-promotion. For example, she is also a graphic designer, fine artist and digital doodler who encourages you to buy lots of kid-friendly products from her Redbubble shop.

In addition to running FOG all by herself for over a decade, Goldfish is an official story collector at Stories That Must Not Die, where you are welcome to stop by to read true stories and share your own.

Goldfish is a lifelong devotee of coffee, music, and books–not necessarily in that order. Well, probably in that order. She lives in Los Angeles with her animal companions, The Hound of Entropy and The World’s Dumbest Cat, who get along unnaturally well and refuse to pay rent.

To read more things that I am, check out the category of posts called On Being…

For you pestery types who won’t be satisfied until you know what I look like, there is one picture of me posted on this blog. See if you can find it. You gave up? So soon? Fine. Here.

About You:

I want to know who you are, too. If you have your own blog, give me the link. Maybe you have some stories of your own that you’d like to share. I’m sure you’re very nice. Your hair looks good today. I like your shoes. At the very least, if you’re reading this, you have excellent taste in blogs.

I just read your entry On Being Finnish–very amusing! I am living in Finland for the next year and beyond that, we have some other things in common like: 1) I am a fine artist, a painter; 2) I have lived in both Detroit and Boston; and 3) I am also a blogger:

Hello, Goldfish, I’m not a stalker, but I just left a comment on Plinky too. Just a nice teacher from the Midwest. Liberal and pro-God. I like your blog, and since you commented on my hair and shoes, and were kind to ask if I’d lost weight, I thought I’d comment. Keep writing!

Hi GOLDFISH! How are you? Well let me tell you my hairs are actually good, I have very long, shinning black hairs but right now I am not wearing shoes. I have gone through your articles and believe me, you have done a very good job.
I am a new blogger and you have inspired me alot, thats why I am following you.
Take Care

[…] I wrote about this. Of course, I must also track down the book and read it at some point. Thanks to Goldfish for that piece of information. Share this:ShareTwitterEmailFacebookPrintLike this:LikeBe the first […]

Hiya. I’m also from Detroit, and am the proud owner of the world’s dumbest dog. He’s a basset hound, since I’m sure you’re dying to know. I’d ask you to marry me, but I’m pretty sure that both gay marriage and polygamy are still illegal here. None the less, it’s nice to meet you Goldfish.

I find this amusing! Keep it up and I look forward to reading more of your work. By the way, (in case you have time and you’re interested) you’re welcome to my site : http://cherylsalvador.wordpress.com/

[…] Fish of Gold: According to Fish of Gold herself, “FOG is a eclectic assortment of opinions, experiences, gripes, stories and fiction.” Honest, interesting, uplifting and funny stuff. Her New Year’s post brought a tear to my eye, and The Middle Finger: The Jolliest Finger of All made me laugh out loud. You are missing out if you don’t follow this fish. […]

[…] Twindaddy never collected his prize for winning the Mad Lib Contest. Does he not like the prize? If so, hurty. If not, WTF? How does a fish get someone to take their damn prize already? Goldfish. […]

i thought i would pass along my friends secret site, if you want to pass it along to any who might be interested that would be great. i have to tell people individually as he has found my site and the bullying has begun. http://bwitzwl.wordpress.com/about/

[…] Goldfish – “I’m sure there are some lovely blogs right here on this very site that are all nicey-nice, pro-god, pro-people and pro-miniature American flags. This is not one of them.” Thank the gods and American people for that! […]

Good morning! I wanted to give you the WordPress family award. It’s not an award that means a lot of work on your part, it’s just a way to say thanks for being a great support in my journey through blogging and through life.

Hey Goldfish! Thanks for following my blog! I really like your header–so cool. It’s nice that you’re not trying to please anyone with your blog–you are who you are and that’s great! Glad to have found you!

Me like this a lot! Any writer who can make me grin foolishly or giggle randomly deserves my praise so hail, hail! I used to be a goldfish with butterfly tendencies…now I claim to be a creature of mythology, half lion half goat (not really keen on the goat part I must admit) who breathe fire…now that’s cool. My blog is all about me and coping with breast cancer. Sounds grim I know, but actually it has been inspirational in the way it connected me to other people and the fact that I look cool with a shaved head 🙂 Thanks for the giggles…http://chymeeradiaries.wordpress.com/

True story: A goldfish we kept in a giant plastic salad bowl on top of the fridge once made a William Wallace like bid for freedom by leaping out of his balsamic stained home and onto the kitchen floor where he flipped and flopped until he was heard by us in the other room. Luckily we were in time. I really enjoyed your ‘about page’ and look forward to exploring your blog a lot more. If you care to, I am writing over at Wine and Cheese (Doodles)–just another blog here at WordPress.

Hiya Goldfish, I seem to recall you don’t do awards as such (yjough I’ve seen you get many!) but I had to nominate some people so I nominated you because you’ve been a huge inspiration to me for almost my entire blogging career (I was also required to leave a comment letting you know – so here it is).
🙂

Well, I should have at the very least read your About. I described content as playful.
Now you know I was just skimming the surface.
I’m sorry you have encountered mean and abusive people. As a Mom it makes me CRAZY when people are “hasty” in the grocery store with their tired cranky kids—you can imagine how FURIOUS I am with anyone who would harm or fail to protect a child.
I love your Gripes and Drat & Blast.
What color is your hair now?

Well said! I look forward to reading more of your posts! 🙂 Not only is your writing full of some good humor, facts, and interesting topics, but your personality itself shines through, and it’s great! See ya around neighbour! 🙂